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My Take
Tony James is the kind of musician I admire most: the operator behind the scenes who actually shapes scenes. Moving through Generation X, Sigue Sigue Sputnik and the Sisters of Mercy, he refused to settle into one band or one sound, restlessly chasing whatever felt sharpest, from punk through industrial to gothic rock. A Brunel-educated Englishman born in 1953, he's far more architect than sideman. I have a soft spot for bass players who hold the air together with low end while the spotlight falls elsewhere, and James is exactly that figure, durable and clever and quietly central to several movements.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tony James
- Name (Japanese)
- トニー・ジェイムス
- Reading
- とにー・じぇいむす
- Born
- April 12, 1953 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Snake
- Origin
- England, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- bassist / guitarist / songwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Brunel University London
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tony James born?
Born April 12, 1953 (age 73).
Where is Tony James from?
Tony James is from England, United Kingdom.
What does Tony James do?
Tony James works as bassist, guitarist, songwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.